9. MAINTENANCE
Wriodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the mower in good
operating condition. Service and inspect according to the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
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To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, shut the engine off before performing
any maintenance.
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To avoid serious burns, let the engine cool for at least 15 minutes before
performing maintenance.
Use genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance and repair. Parts
of lower quality may damage the mower.
Maintenance Schedule
REGULAR SERifICE PERIOD Flfwr EVERY EVERY EVERY
BEFORE
ITEM Rrfonn at every indicated EACH & H% AK ;ii
operating hour interval USE (31 13) (3) 13)
Blade condition and blade Check
bolt tightness 0
Grass bag and optional Check
attachments 0
I Engine oil Check level
Change I’M I.1 I
Air filter
Spark plug
Check 0
Clean . (1)
Check 8 clean 0
Spark Arrester Clean
(optional equipment)
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ROTC-STOP Check 0 121 0 (21
RCTOSTCP cable
AdjUSt
0 0
Throttle cable Adiust 0 0
Valve clearance
AdjUSt
I I I 0 (2)
Fuel tank and filter Clean 1 . (2)
? Fuel line Check Every 2 years 12)
NOTE: Ill Service‘more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer, unless you have the
proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual.
4 (3) For professional commercial usa log hours of operation to determine pmper maintenance intervals.
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